Over the past 10 years Andrew has seen more and more track loaders move into the earthmoving market. While he has gotten by with over the tyre tracks for his wheeled machine and he could see the benefits of dedicated track machines, he could also see the disadvantages. He was concerned not only with the durability of the track system, but more importantly he could see that to get a machine with enough breakout force (something Mustang wheeled machines have a legendary reputation for) the track loader needed to be in the 50+ horsepower bracket. However the machines on the market with enough grunt had 2 major disadvantages – height and/or width. Under house dig outs of old houses and low eaves around new houses make being under 2m a critical factor for his work. Then the only machines that met the power and height criteria were 1800mm wide, which around Auckland’s tight sections would cut out a lot of his work. To top it all off some even had rubber under carriage parts which he couldn’t understand given the rigours of construction work.

After 30 years of using Mustang loaders with high breakout force Andrew needed a track loaded that he and his customers wouldn’t be disappointed in.

So when Andrew was buying filters one day at Endraulic, the Mustang and Gehl dealer, he was surprised to see a Gehl RT165 track loader that was under 2m high and looked to be under 1750mm wide. Andrew said that if the machine was closer to 1650mm he would be seriously interested. Endraulic got straight on it and worked out that the machine could be supplied at only 1675mm wide with the narrow undercarriage option, the overall height was only 1.95m, and it had a 70HP engine so all the boxes on the wish list were ticked. Andrew was even more impressed when he found out the solid under carriage was made by Berco, the world leader in under-carriage components, and it had an automatic track tensioning system that ensures the perfect tension for long-term endurance of the under-carriage parts. A quick skid around the yard and Andrew was sold knowing that not only did he love the feel of the machine but that it met the criteria his work demanded, so his customers would be happy too.

Andrew needed a track loader under 1.7m wide and under 2m tall for tight job sites like this; other 70HP machines are too high and too wide

If you would like to try the new RT165 track loader, available in Dual Lever Foot controls or Joystick controls, give the team at Endraulic a call on 0800 468 782.

]]>3558Gear up for Summer! Hot Deals on Mini-Excavators!https://endraulic.co.nz/2018/10/11/gear-up-for-summer-hot-deals-on-mini-excavators/
Thu, 11 Oct 2018 07:18:54 +0000https://endraulic.co.nz/?p=3482It’s time to gear up for the busy season! Grab a deal on a new Sunward Mini-Excavator now and make sure you are ready to get the job done.

]]>3315Sunward Moves up 7 Places on Top 50 Indexhttps://endraulic.co.nz/2018/07/23/sunward-moves-up-7-places-on-top-50-index/
Sun, 22 Jul 2018 19:43:01 +0000https://endraulic.co.nz/?p=3228Sunward continues its growth and movement up the ranking of the world’s biggest construction manufacturer’s jumping another 7 places to #40.

To put this in perspective Sunward is 50% bigger than well-known local brands Sakai, Merlo and Yanmar. It’s impressive for an independent company (not Chinese government owned) and is testament to Sunward’s dedication to supplying quality products. Here in New Zealand we aren’t surprised with our Sunward sales rising 50% year on year with a large proportion of the growth coming from repeat business and referral from satisfied customers. So when you are ready to purchase a new excavator make sure you come and check out the range.Read the Full Article Online.

]]>3228Mustang 1650RT now available in NZhttps://endraulic.co.nz/2018/02/27/mustang-1650rt-now-available-in-nz/
Mon, 26 Feb 2018 20:00:31 +0000http://endraulic.co.nz/?p=2905Check out the awesome new 1650RTs that have landed in our yard.

Two units sold in the first week and not surprising when they look this good and are priced from only $62,900+GST (base unit excl. bucket). Full A/C cab option available, choice of joystick control or dual lever/foot control both with proportional thumb control auxiliary. Plus they come standard with auto-tensioning tracks so you never have to worry about track tension again.

Control your bucket/attachments easily with the proportional thumb auxiliary switch.

Talk to Darrel in parts, we stock high quality New Zealand made ramps from 1900kg through to 6000kg. Get 5% off the purchase price when you mention our newsletter(Special Offer correct at 26.02.2018).

]]>2912A step towards Sunwardhttps://endraulic.co.nz/2017/03/20/2276/
Sun, 19 Mar 2017 18:02:23 +0000http://endraulic.co.nz/?p=2276Long-established civil construction business Scarbro have recently added a second Sunward SWE230E excavator to their fleet and the Ed went along to find out more Not many private businesses can lay claim to having a pedigree stretching back to the 1800s, and the number of contracting companies with that sort of family lineage could probably be counted on one hand.

The Scarborough family’s business is one such example belonging to that heritage set; having its humble beginnings in the 1880s, when Ruben Scarborough established a transport business with horse buses carrying passengers from the Auckland suburb of Remuera to central city – a one-way trip being some seven kilometres from point to point. The business expanded into landscape and road building work, subsequently being passed to his son George, then through to George’s sons Alfred and Cecil who took over the business in the early 1940s. It was then up to Cecil’s son’s Brian and Ross to take over the reins (so to speak) in the 1970s, and the business continued to grow under their stewardship as it expanded into larger commercial projects as the urban sprawl of East Auckland started to make itself known. With the retirement of Ross, the dynamics changed once again with Brian’s sons Paul and Garry stepping into the role of leading the family business.

The Scarborough legacy continues with Paul’s son Liam now as the operations manager for the civil division. In 2017, and only a couple of kilometres away from where it started all those decades ago, the family name is stronger than ever, with civil works just one part of the diverse business that now includes residential and commercial construction, the latter being evidenced by the modernised Scarbro name on numerous tower cranes in the central city. Scarbro’s civil division have taken the jump not once but twice when they introduced Sunward SWE230E excavators into their fleet. Both machines tip the scales at 22.6 tonnes, and the first machine heading towards the 1300-hour mark has been joined by a sister machine that has just started work in an Auckland quarry.

Decision-making process

Clearly, taking the financial road when purchasing machinery requires steadfast brand loyalty to be closely considered, but company director Paul Scarborough feels the move is largely a positive one. “We thought long and hard about purchasing the first Sunward machine but found it hard to discount the numerous advantages it offered,” he says. Along with the purchase price being attractive, Paul points out that the machine’s construction is essentially a combination of well-known brand manufacturers. “The undercarriage’s parts are interchangeable with Komatsu, pumps are by Kawasaki, and it has an Isuzu engine. “When the main parts of a machine are made by those people, then replacements will be cost-effective if we ever require them,” he says. Following on, Paul says one problem they have is the high price of replacement parts for their existing fleet of well-known brand machines. “Sure, our other machines will probably have a higher resale value due to brand popularity over the Sunward, but when you take into account the purchase price differential and add the price of replacement parts over the life of a machine, I’m of the opinion that we’ll probably see a better return from the Sunward’s overall,” he says.

Operator opinion

On the sometimes tender point of operator brand preferences, Paul says he has not had any negative feedback from staff. “Everyone has a particular soft spot for certain brands and generally this has been ingrained from a young age. “I’m finding our operators are keen to try out the Sunwards, and it is good for them to form their own opinions.” Endraulic Equipment is the New Zealand distributor of the Sunward brand, and company director Blair Sargison says feedback helps improve the offering to clients. “We want to make the machines as operator-friendly as possible. The latest version includes a rear-view camera and a number of other tweaks that came about from operator feedback,” he says.

Long association

One reason Scarbro Civil decided to go with Endraulic is the long association between the two businesses. “We have purchased Mustang skid steers from Endraulic for many years, so our relationship goes back a long way. Another reason is that I can phone up and actually speak to the owner of the business, which is virtually unheard of these days,” Paul says. “They are real decent people to deal with and more than anything this is why we decided to show others that these Sunward machines are worth looking at.” When a testimonial like that comes from a long-term construction services provider such as Scarbro, it is probably safe to say one should take note. In fact, it perhaps would pay to highlight it with a yellow marker pen.

]]>2276Earth Moving Experiencehttps://endraulic.co.nz/2017/03/20/earth-moving-experience/
Sun, 19 Mar 2017 18:00:15 +0000http://endraulic.co.nz/?p=2267For a busy man like Paul Jones, or “Jonesy” as his mates refer to him, having the right earth moving equipment is crucial for his job. That is why his decision to switch from a traditional Skid Steer Loader to a Mustang Skid Steer Loader from nationwide provider Endraulic Equipment intrigued many of his clients. As someone who is always on the job, Jonesy knew it was the right decision. “I’m always out there, doing it. Every day I put in concrete, then head on to the next site and prepare for the next day. My team and I are flat stick, always standing in driveways getting it done” says Jonesy. Jonesy operates out of the Matamata-Piako district, and he works his machines hard. His need to always be on the job requires a machine with serious power. This is what attracted him to the Mustang Skid Steer Loader.“The power is something which I really enjoy. That and it is easy to run which is always handy” says Jonesy.

Mustang loaders have been built in the USA since 1965 and have a reputation in the earth-moving industry of being the strongest and most reliable machines on the market; something Jonesy has found to be true in the short time he has been using it. Wayne Crouch of Pro Mechanical recommended the Mustang Skid Steer Loader from Endraulic Equipment to Jonesy, who didn’t think twice about the decision to switch. With several years’ experience with earth moving equipment under his belt, Jonesy believes Endraulic Equipment could not have had a better advocate in long-time
friend Wayne. “Once Wayne told me of the machine I knew I could trust that it would be quality” says Jonesy. All that was left for Jonesy to do was to buy the Mustang Skid Steer Loader. The experience of buying with both Blair Sargison, Anthony and the Endraulic Equipment team was one which Jonesy can only speak highly of. “There was no pressure with Blair. The machine arrived quick and meant I could be back on the job.

The price was very competitive too, which is always an important factor” says Jonesy. The Mustang Skid Steer Loader offers all the benefits mentioned by Jonesy, and more, including:

Spacious cabs with clear, panoramic views

Powerful, clean and efficient diesel engines

ROPS/FOPS cab tilts for easy service and maintenance access

Ride Control system allows lift arm to float when travelling, reducing spillage

Universal, quick-attach attachment mounting system

For the best earth moving equipment nationwide, get in touch with Endraulic Equipment. Endraulic have equipment and attachments to help anyone make the most of their machines, regardless of brand.

]]>2267Fieldays 2016https://endraulic.co.nz/2016/08/12/fieldays-2016/
Fri, 12 Aug 2016 08:15:34 +0000http://endraulic.co.nz/?p=2121It’s hard to believe now but our long hot summer extended right into the Fieldays. We had a great couple of sunny days meeting with customers from all over the country and doing deals on machinery and attachments. Congratulations also to the winners of our on-site competition for Kawasaki Drill sets.

We look forward to seeing you there next year!

]]>2121Endraulic Wheel Loaders Saves Farmer Big Buckshttps://endraulic.co.nz/2016/08/12/endraulic-wheel-loaders-saves-farmer-big-bucks/
Fri, 12 Aug 2016 08:07:47 +0000http://endraulic.co.nz/?p=2115When Geoff first contacted us he explained how he was buying a new farm and trying to change the way they were doing their feed outs. He wanted to change how they were currently set up to lower the cost of getting up and running on the new farm. To replicate what they were doing on other farms they would require a big brand name loader, approximately $150,000 +GST, a new mixer wagon, approximately $100,000 +GST, and a new tractor to pull it, approximately $150,000 +GST. The total cost of setup was around $400,000 +GST.

Geoff’s idea was to buy a new Endraulic WL300E 10T wheel loader and set it up with a new Emily mixer feeder bucket utilising the auxiliary hydraulics that come standard with the quick hitch. Geoff has the bucket set up on his Endraulic loader and has reported that it works great. The total cost was only $95,000 +GST saving him a whopping $305,000 +GST. Whether you are setting up a new way of doing things or just replacing your loader, make sure you talk to us about our value range of loaders that will save you big bucks over a brand name machine.